Waterfall Hikes Near Sleepy Hollow Lake, NY

1,636 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sleepy Hollow Lake? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sleepy Hollow Lake. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.3034°N, -73.8086°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sleepy Hollow Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

7 of 39 waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Canada Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Strong Tannery Falls Moderate Straton Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Roaring Spier Falls Roaring

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 76°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Sleepy Hollow Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Vernooy Falls Strong · 55 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong · 9 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Straton Falls Strong · 8 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Canada Falls Strong · 24 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Strong · 484 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sleepy Hollow Lake (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sleepy Hollow Lake (30 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Sleepy Hollow Lake

Rossman Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

1.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

21.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

13.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sleepy Hollow Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sleepy Hollow Lake?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Sleepy Hollow Lake, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sleepy Hollow Lake?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Sleepy Hollow Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sleepy Hollow Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sleepy Hollow Lake is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Sleepy Hollow Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sleepy Hollow Lake?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Sleepy Hollow Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sleepy Hollow Lake?

The closest waterfall to Sleepy Hollow Lake is Rossman Falls, approximately 4.2 miles away.

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Lebanon Spring

Lebanon Spring

27.2 mi 72°F

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Sand Spring

46.8 mi 75°F

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